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Content levels
ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
Trigger warnings
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
The Pied Piper lures a plague of rats out of the village of Hamelin, and when the villagers refuse to pay him for the service he exacts a terrible revenge but is later foiled by a lame boy and his dog.
Is The Rat Catcher; or The Magic Fife appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
This classic fairy tale retelling includes the Pied Piper's dark revenge of luring away children after being cheated, though the lame boy ultimately foils the villain. Some frightening moments and themes of betrayal.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will be captivated by the magical musician, the heroic lame boy and his loyal dog who save the day.
Tags
Fairy Tale RetellingGerman FolkloreMorality Tale